Emirates Post showcases IT solutions at Post-Expo in Barcelona

Emirates Post highlighted its indigenously developed POS (Point of Sale) system that automates postal, at Post-Expo 2007, the leading exhibition and conference dedicated to postal, courier and mailing industries, held in Barcelona, from October 2 to 4, 2007.

The Emirates Post’s POS system has been customized to deliver postal and non-postal services across the postal network in the United Arab Emirates. It enables counter agents to deliver multiple services, with a real-time link to new partners. This is part of the UAE’s drive towards e-Government.

The Emirates Post stand showcased IT solutions as well as stamps issued over the past few years, highlighting UAE culture and history. The stand was visited by several visitors and VIPs, including Mr. Edouard Dayan, Director General of UPU.

Mr. Abdulla Al Daboos, Director General of Emirates Post, said: ‘Post-Expo is a major platform that brings together postal business leaders and technical industry experts. The participants got an opportunity to showcase our postal technology and gain insights into new developments through interaction with post officials from all over the world.’

Mr. Mana Al Suwaidi, Marketing Director, Emirates Post, who took part in the various programs of the Expo, said: ‘It is crucial for Emirates Post to participate in such programs. Mr. Dayan hailed Emirates Post for successfully hosting the UPU Strategy Conference in Dubai in November 2006, and said the event paved the way for laying a strong foundation for the new Postal Strategy that will be unveiled at the UPU Nairobi Congress in 2008.’

Mr. Suwaidi took part in the World Postal Business Forum and technology workgroups that focused on the experiences of global postal operations in technological innovations, solutions and ideas.

At this year’s Post Expo more than 200 companies took part, and over 50 exhibitors showcased technology solutions and services essential for providing best services for package delivery.